Emcee, poet, painter, musician, community leader; iAreConscious is all of these things. Whether he’s hosting the monthly Bondfire shows at the Bowery Poetry Club in NYC, inspiring other artists to join him in his regular pilgrimages to neighborhood soup kitchens to volunteer, or showcasing his art, both of the musical and fine art variety, iAreConscious is constantly reaching for the next level. Recently, iAreConscious made a trip to Japan to perform a number of shows. Upon his return I caught up with him to find out more about his work, including his Konnichiwa (K)ninja compilation, what special meaning going to Japan had for him, and why his next project is going to be named TRAP.